Chapter 443 Future Young Mistress

"Chuchu, you have such a big reputation!" Minmin silently gave a thumbs up. "We're only staying for a short while, and the Lu family's butler is worried you'll go hungry?"

"Of course~" Han Xiaoxiao proudly raised her chin.

"This isn't for you, it's for Wen..." Butler Xu suppressed a laugh and tried to explain.

A voice, accompanied by light footsteps coming down the stairs, interrupted them first!

"I could hear sparrows chirping incessantly from upstairs, which made me restless. I had to go downstairs to see which annoying chatterbox was making my sister unhappy."

"Young Master Zhuo." Butler Xu and the others nodded to the newcomers.

Hua Zhuo was still wearing the same black shirt as yesterday, his posture was upright, his face was handsome and outstanding, and his sharp eyes held a cold scrutiny! He also had a long trench coat draped over his arm, so he was probably preparing to leave.

"Young Master Zhuo? Which Young Master Zhuo?"

Han Xiaoxiao and Minmin's expressions changed.

"The Hua family, Hua Zhuo."

Hua Zhuo introduced himself, his quiet tone startling Han Xiaoxiao and Minmin, causing their eyelashes to tremble slightly!

As children of high-ranking officials in Beijing, few have not heard of Hua Zhuo, the underworld prince of the Hua family!

But just now, he said his sister is here too...

Han and Xiaoxiao were stunned and turned around in the blink of an eye.

Hua Zhuo stood in front of Wen Ni and said, "It's getting late. I'm going to pick up Xiao Cheng to go back to the Hua family for dinner. Father said you should rest well today, and we'll get together another day!"

“Okay, cousin, please thank Uncle for his understanding.” Wen Ni nodded.

"We're all family, no need for formalities," Hua Zhuo smiled slightly. "I'll be going now."

When he turned around, his gaze changed, sweeping across Han Huahua's face like a sharp, cold blade! Han Huahua, receiving this warning glance, immediately turned pale with fright.

Watching Hua Zhuo leave, Minmin quickly took Han Xixi's arm. "What's wrong? Xixi? Are you alright?"

"No...it's nothing..."

"Butler Xu just heated up the food, why haven't you eaten yet?" A deep voice sounded behind them.

The group turned around and saw that the person who had come was Lu Jinye.

"Brother Lu, I haven't had time to eat those dishes yet..." Han Chichi immediately perked up, her cheeks flushed, and she was about to reply.

As a result, Lu Jinye didn't even glance at her, and just like Hua Zhuo, he walked straight to Wen Ni and stood in front of her!

"Isn't this to entertain your distinguished guests?" Wen Ni raised her chin, her expression flat. "Where would we find the time to eat?"

"Chuchu..." Minmin grabbed Han Chuchu's arm, hesitated slightly, and whispered, "Th-th, those dishes weren't prepared for you?"

"..." Han Xiaoxiao didn't say anything, her face embarrassed.

Lu Jinye turned his head to look at her. "Miss Han."

"Brother Lu!"

Han Chichi composed herself and put on a sweet smile.

Minmin, who was next to him, also leaned forward, staring at Lu Jinye with excitement and joy!

"Ms. Han, Jin Bai is not feeling well and is resting. He asked me to convey that he is very grateful for the concern and blessings from his friends, and also wishes you a Happy New Year."

"Friends?"

“Yes, Miss Han.” Lu Jinye’s smile was distant, and he stood far away from her. “Besides, I am now in charge of all matters in the Lu family. The Lu residence is not anyone’s private garden, where they can come and go as they please. Next time you visit, Miss Han, please inform Butler Xu or the young mistress in advance. Otherwise, it is truly impolite to barge in like this!”

“That’s right~ Our Master Lu didn’t have the guards kick you out, which is already giving the Han family a lot of face.” Baron leaned against the glass door, his blue-green eyes revealing a haughty and indifferent smile.

"Young Madam!?" Han Xiaoxiao's expression was not good.

Minmin stared blankly, "Who is the young mistress?"

"She may be far away, but she's right here in front of you. She is my future young mistress, and the future matriarch of the entire Lu family!" Lu Jinye raised his arm and pushed Wen Ni forward in front of everyone. "So, Miss Han, please apologize to her for your disrespectful words just now!"

"Lu Jinye!?"

Wen Ni was also surprised.

She knew perfectly well the weight of the words "future young mistress" and "future matriarch"!

Meanwhile, Butler Xu, Qin Yuan, and Balun all wore maternal smiles, appearing to completely approve of the identities that Wen Ni had been given!

"How could this be... How could she be... So, she's the female soldier Brother Lu was talking about??"

"Chichi! Didn't you say you'd met Lu Jinye's girlfriend?" Minmin was devastated. "How come you don't recognize her? What's going on?!"

Those two are like clowns, completely oblivious to their own mortality, daring to dance in front of the main character! How utterly shameful!

"Aren't you going to apologize yet?" Lu Jinye tilted his head, his eyes filled with a cunning and oppressive aura. "It seems that Director Han's business has been going very well lately. I think it's time to stir things up and liven up this stagnant market!"

"No... I apologize! Isn't my apology enough?"

Han Xiaoxiao understood what Lu Jinye meant. She bit her lip and slowly lowered her head, completely losing her arrogant and domineering demeanor from before!

"Young Madam, I was blind and spoke nonsense! Please... don't hold it against me!"

"I wouldn't hold a grudge against you over something like this." Wen Ni looked at her indifferently. "It's just that if you don't change your arrogant and domineering temperament, even if you're not with me, you'll suffer from others! Finally, I'd like to remind Miss Han that power is never the standard for measuring feelings. Being fickle will only lead to more harm than good, and you'll end up with nothing!"

After saying that, Wen Ni turned around coldly, already displaying the demeanor of a matriarch. "Baron, see the guest out!"

"Yes, madam!"

Barron swayed as he walked, one hand casually in his pocket, and said, "Let's go, Miss Han!"

"..."

Han Xiaoxiao was so ashamed that she grabbed her best friend's hand and slunk away after Baron!

"Young Madam, please have your meal, it will get cold soon." Butler Xu also changed his address, his eyes crinkling with laughter, his mouth almost reaching the back of his head.

Young mistress...

This title made Wen Ni's ears burn!

She hurriedly ate a couple of mouthfuls of rice and turned to go upstairs. Her face was calm, but her steps were quick, as she wanted to get away from this "place of trouble" as soon as possible.

Lu Jinye kept watching her with a smile on his lips. When he saw her run away, he followed her at a leisurely pace.

Butler Xu stood in the dining room, a kind smile on his face. He glanced out the window at the sky and murmured to himself, "Old Master Lu, do you see? Our Lu family may soon have a joyous occasion..."

The afternoon sun was scorching.

Warm yellow light shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows and into Lu Jinye's bedroom on the second floor.

Before Wen Ni could close the door, Lu Jinye's hand, wrapped in gauze, reached out and placed it between the cracks in the door!

Wen Ni glanced at him, neither speaking nor pushing him away, and moved aside to sit on the side of the bed.

"What's wrong?" He walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed with her, one hand resting on her side, their distance becoming increasingly intimate. "You don't like the title 'Young Madam'?"

“No, not really.” Wen Ni looked up at him seriously. “I just feel that the title of young mistress is very important and carries great responsibility. You shouldn’t have put this title on me so hastily. I don’t think I can handle it.”

“Every decision I make is carefully considered, and you don’t need to feel pressured. I will shoulder those burdens for you.” Lu Jinye’s eyes were like obsidian, deep and calm, drawing people in. “I just want to tell everyone that you are the one I, Lu Jinye, have chosen. For the rest of our lives, we will walk through thick and thin together, relying on each other year after year!”